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Update Your Movie Watchlist: 5 Shows to Watch Out for on Africa Magic on GOtv
Updating your watchlist is like taking a breath of fresh air, it brings a refreshing change to your routine and breaks the cycle of shuffling through your usual shows, especially when these shows serve up hot drama, satisfying revenge plots, and comedy that can make you forget all your worries. From spicy relationship drama to schemes that keep getting messier with each episode and comedians that know exactly how to crack you up, these 5 shows on Africa Magic are bound to keep you entertained.
My Fairytale Wedding: This movie is not just star-studded but packed with jaw-dropping drama. The hot takes and conversations since its premiere have been legendary. We were promised drama, and we have not been disappointed. This drama series has everything. You’ve got Tima sneaking around with her best friend’s husband, and then there’s Moji, who found out her boo has another boo at the surprise engagement party he threw for his other girlfriend. The drama is real. Don’t miss it, showing on Sundays at 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv channel 8.
Omera: When the series premiered, we thought it was just going to be about Omera making up for his mistakes after he sold his father’s house for a fake visa, leaving his mother and sister with nowhere to stay, and how he ends up working at his uncle’s NGO in the village to pay back his girlfriend he scammed and get back his father’s house. Little did we expect the shocking twists and turns. Instead of showing remorse, he struts around the village condescendingly, bosses around the NGO staff, cooks up another scheme, and tries to use a new project as his ticket to Canada.
Omera came back to the village to redeem himself, but from what we’re seeing, redemption is the last thing on his mind. Can he change his ways? Discover more about Omera, airing every weekday at 8 PM on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv channel 8.
10th Avenue: The things revenge can make a person do. 10th Avenue tells the story of two siblings, Malik and Efe, who move to a new community to avenge their father’s death and clear his name. They pose as a happily married couple. But one thing about revenge is that it is not always smooth sailing. Efe, while focused on avenging her father, faces a tough reality when she discovers she has cancer. Meanwhile, Malik’s journey to uncover the truth gets tangled when he falls for Kessiena, his estate neighbour, who’s more than willing to be his partner in this undercover act. If 10th Avenue is not on your watchlist, you should be having FOMO by now, as it has all the drama, twists, and turns. Catch new episodes every Thursday and Friday at 8:30 PM on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv channel 8.
My Flatmates: There’s nothing like having a good laugh after a long day, and that is exactly what my flatmate offers. You get to see seasoned comedians and actors like Basketmouth, Datwarripikin, Buchi, and Okeybakasi, just to name a few. The way they bring the humour is guaranteed to have you laughing so hard that you’ll completely forget about whatever stress you were dealing with earlier. This is the kind of show that turns your bad day into a good one with pure entertainment and endless laughs. Don’t miss it; tune in to Africa Magic Family and Africa Magic Showcase GOtv channel 8 every weeknight at 7 pm.
Italo: Italo: Italo is serving us intense drama and secrets. This story follows Esosa, who’s back in Benin City after fifteen years in Italy, but her return isn’t as simple as it seems. Back then, she was trafficked by Madam Itohan’s ring and forced into prostitution. Now she’s back as a free woman with a new identity and a handsome fiancé, Collins Idemudia, who thinks she’s just this charming fashion lover he met in Italy. But you know how secrets are, they never stay buried forever. Just when Esosa thinks she can start fresh and enjoy her new love story with Collins, her past starts creeping back in, threatening to destroy everything she’s built. The real question is: how long can she keep her dark past hidden from the man she loves? Tune in to Africa Magic Showcase GOtv channel 8 on Mondays to Wednesdays at 8:30 pm to find out.
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By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Nigerian actress, Temitope Osoba, fondly called Tope Osoba by her fans, has reportedly passed away.
She died barely a year after she survived a battle with breast cancer, reports say.
The 41-year-old entertainer left the acting world to cater to her health, but returned shortly after she had a successful treatment in 2025.
The movie producer, however, has not been very active in the past months, ostensibly due to her health.
Her demise has come as a shock to some of her colleagues and admirers, as she was very lively during her lifetime.
Details about the unfortunate incident, which became known to her fans on Wednesday morning, have not been given by her family.
The first official voting of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is here, and fans have the power to decide who stays in the House and who leaves the competition.
After a week of getting to know the housemates, watching alliances form and seeing personalities emerge, this is where fans move from watching the game to influencing it. If you’ve been thinking about voting, here are five reasons why now is the time.
1. This Is the Season’s First Real Eviction
First evictions are always significant. They set the tone for the weeks ahead, reshape the House and often change the direction of the game. Viewers hold the power to change the trajectory of the game as they influence who continues their BBN journey and who the first set of housemates to leave are.
2. It’s Too Early to Lose Someone You Enjoy Watching
You may not have settled on a favourite housemate yet, and that’s perfectly normal. It’s only the first eviction. But if there’s someone you’ve enjoyed watching over the past week, this is your chance to help keep them in the House. Waiting until you’ve picked a favourite could mean losing a housemate you wish had stayed a little longer.
3. Every Vote Shapes the Competition
Who stays and who leaves affects everything from alliances and rivalries to tasks and strategies. The decisions viewers make this week will have an impact on how the game unfolds in the coming weeks.
4. Online Buzz Doesn’t Keep Housemates in the House
A housemate may trend all week, but that doesn’t automatically translate into safety. At the end of the day, it’s the votes that determine who survives eviction.
5. Don’t Leave It to Someone Else
It’s easy to assume other fans will do the voting, but every vote contributes to the final result. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see remain in the competition, this is your opportunity to back them.
Here’s How to Vote
Voting is available through the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app, as well as the Africa Magic voting website.
To vote:
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Register or log in using your mobile number and password.
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Select your favourite housemate.
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Choose the number of votes you’d like to cast.
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Submit your votes before the voting window closes.
Looking to boost your voting power? You can also earn bonus votes by playing games and completing quizzes on the MyDStv app and MyGOtv app.
The voting window for the first eviction is now open and closes on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. If there’s a housemate you’d like to see in the House for another week, be sure to cast your votes before the deadline.
Catch all the drama live and 24/7 on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. BBNaija season 11 is also available to watch on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. For updates and exclusive news, visit www.africamagic.dstv.com/
After days of anticipation, Flora and Aikou have been confirmed as this season’s Gambits after receiving the highest number of votes from viewers. This was revealed during Sunday’s live show, where host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the pair as the viewers’ choices.
Introduced as a brand-new twist for Season 11, The Gambit guarantees two selected housemates a place in the House until the final day. Although they will participate in tasks and House activities throughout the season, they will not be eligible to compete for the grand prize.
Sunday’s live show also marked the end of the Ladies-versus-Gentlemen format that defined the opening weeks of the competition. With the teams officially dissolved, the housemates will now compete as individuals.
Biggie also unveiled this week’s wager task, Game On, challenging the housemates to define the identity of Season 11. Through a creative presentation incorporating elements such as a logo, slogan, song, artwork and props, the housemates have been tasked with capturing what they believe this edition of Big Brother Naija should stand for and how they want it to be remembered.
The excitement continues today with the second Head of House Challenge at 2:00 p.m., where housemates will once again battle for power in the House. This will be followed by this week’s nomination show at 7:00 p.m., when viewers will find out who will become the first set of housemates to face possible eviction.
With Flora and Aikou’s fate in the House secured till the last day and the housemates now playing as individuals, the stakes have never been higher as the battle for the grand prize gathers momentum.
Viewers can enjoy the 24/7 BBNaija Season 11 experience on DStv and GOtv, or stream every episode live on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.
For more updates, visit Africa Magic’s Big Brother Naija page and follow #BBNaija on X (@bbnaija), Instagram (@bigbronaija) and Facebook (Big Brother Naija).
